To me the right knee feels more comfortable, but my instructor tells me to put it on my left knee because it is better for the position of your left arm or sumthin like that.
does it really matter, or is it a common habbit that i should make sure not to develop early?
thanks
"I’m one of those lucky beginners who never actually makes a mistake." - Chris_C
What do you mean KNEE?? :o
I lay back in the armchair and rest it on my stomach - doesn't everybody?? :D
Seriously though, there's a few options. Check out these pictures on Jamie Andreas' website. She seems to be a pretty serious "classical" sort of person, but suggests a variety of positions, depending on what you're doing.
Click here for Jamie's pictures and posture advice
She's got a big site of her own, but has also written a heap of articles that you can find here at Guitarnoise as well.
You might also one day want to play standing up, with a strap, because hopping around with your knee cocked in the air is going to be a bit impractical then.... :P
I lay back in the armchair and rest it on my stomach - doesn't everybody?? :D
I've been known to do that on lazy days :)
Seriously, I think (which means that you should take this with a grain of salt at best) that as long as you're sitting up relitavely straight and keep your left wrist fairly straight you're fine. However, if your instructor is any good, he probably knows best.
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I just looked at the link Chris_C provided and didnt no that there were so many positions. I knew three, sitting with guitar on left knee which is classical and how i first started out playing. Then when igot my teacher he said put it on my right knee as it would be easier to reach the fret board and its how most rock starts play and therefore looks cooler ! The third position is standing. Also when i sit and play i dont use a foot rest i just hav my feet flat on the floor ! Whatever feels comfortable for u is the answer
Your instructor should know best so if you are a classical player and right handed then he/she is probably right.
I don't play classical so the right side against the stomach with the neck up and out is for me. Like the first picture Chris provided in the link I actually hold it in my lap the same way it hangs with the strap over the left shoulder and behind my right shoulder.
i don't know too much about this stuff.. i put it on my right knee when i play. but maybe if you play classical it goes on the left.
well i dont play classical, but my teacher is pretty smart so ill just listen to him.
and my fingers are starting to wear down on the tips, it almost hurts to hold a chord, especially the little string, how long will it take before they get tough?
"I’m one of those lucky beginners who never actually makes a mistake." - Chris_C
Put it were it is comfortable. Play. If it doesn't quite work, try the position your teach suggested. Just make sure you sound the way you want to sound.
and my fingers are starting to wear down on the tips, it almost hurts to hold a chord, especially the little string, how long will it take before they get tough?
Usually 2 to 6 weeks but it does depend on the individual healing powers (callouses) and the amount you play each day. When it hurts take a short break then come back.
If you can't figure it out, play standing up.
It doesn't matter, although for new students I sometimes have them play left kneed to make the left wrist position straighten out.
Shecter, I think your avatar is on steroids :lol:
Nick makes a good point. If you don't play classical then try standing up and see what feels best. Then find a similar position sitting.
avatar fixed :lol:
"I’m one of those lucky beginners who never actually makes a mistake." - Chris_C
avatar fixed :lol:
I figured you would notice but could not help commenting :lol: :lol:
